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December 19, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, what we know and what we don't as the administration drags its feet on full disclosure. Then, former Attorney General Eric Holder on Trump DOJ’s blatant flouting of the law. Plus, the political fallout for an already-flailing White House. And Epstein survivor Jess Michaels on her reaction to today's news.
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December 17, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Trump's attempt to turn the page and the wild turn for Obamacare in Congress. Then, new concern over Trump's threats of war with Venezuela ahead of his speech. And what Republicans don't want you to know about Jack Smith's testimony on Capitol Hill.
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December 16, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the wild fallout for a struggling president. Then, the loud and growing backlash to the president's degradation of a cultural icon. Plus, Rep. Jamie Raskin on the Republican decision to let healthcare premiums skyrocket.
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December 12, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, New images of Esptein with multiple high-profile men, including Donald Trump and one of his biggest allies. Plus, Epstein survivor Jess Michaels on what this means for the pursuit of justice. Then, stunning new details of Donald Trump's failed pressure campaign in the state of Indiana.
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December 11, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Pete Buttigieg on the spectacular redistricting fail in Indiana and the waning power of the Trump White House. Then, the surreal scene on Capitol Hill as the leader of Trump's deportation force is confronted in the House. And what today's big healthcare vote means for Americans already getting crushed by the Trump economy.
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December 10, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Senator Bernie Sanders on Donald Trump's disconnect with America. Then, what we know about the American seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker in the Caribbean. Plus, the blaring warning sign for Republicans after last night's election win for Democrats. And why the president is lashing out again about those tests he keeps acing.
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December 9, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, new calls for investigation into Trump's lethal strikes. Then, the president visits a resort casino to Trump-splain your economic pain. Plus, the high-stakes election fight in the Supreme Court. And Jasmine Crockett joins me live on her bid to become the next Democratic Senator in Texas.
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Tonight, the man who just won a "peace" prize from FIFA. The stunning contradictions and alarming new details from the Trump-Hegseth boat strike. Then, Donald Trump's pardon conundrum: what happens now that the January 6th pipe bomb suspect admits belief in the big lie? And the public health uproar after today's vote by RFK Jr.’s vaccine board.
Guests: Rep. Mike Quigley, Rep. Joaquin Castro, Ken Dilanian, Brandy Zadrozny, Asawin Suebsaeng, Donna Edwards
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December 4, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, the footage the Trump administration won't show you. Then, the curious lack of detail after an arrest in the January 6th pipe bomb case. Plus, the wild Trump pardon scandal hiding in plain sight. And a funny thing happened on the way to the Letitia James re-indictment.
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December 3, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, what on earth is happening with Donald Trump? Then, the new alibi and the growing calls for Hegseth's job. Plus, today's release of new video and photographs taken at Epstein Island. And why last night's result in Tennessee is the best sign yet for Democrats to regain power.
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December 2, 2025; 8pm: Tonight, Sen. Mark Kelly on the growing calls for investigation as the boat strike scandal transcends politics. Then, the polls are closed in Tennessee: Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on tonight's big election, the Hegseth scandal, and the Dem push to save healthcare. And after a wild night of social media posting, Donald Trump's sleeper issue of 2025.
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